Published 4:26 pm, Thursday, March 13, 2014

Beverly Hills Supper Club Fire (May 28, 1977 – Southgate, Ky.): A fire near the venue's Zebra Room went undetected for more than 25 minutes. Once discovered, attendees tried to exit the club to safety, but overcrowding, a lack of firewalls and too few fire exits led to 165 deaths and more than 200 injuries.

Large crowds, loud music and lots of alcohol can be a dangerous mix for concertgoers.

The combination turned deadly early Thursday in Austin when an alleged drunk driver plowed into a crowd at the city's beloved South by Southwest music festival.

Two people were killed and 23 more injured.

ABOVE: The worst concert disasters in music history

Rashad Charjuan Owens, 21, of Killeen has been booked and likely will be charged with two counts of capital murder and 23 counts of aggravated assault with a vehicle for allegedly ramming through a police barricade and into the SXSW crowd.

For many music fans, the incident brings to mind the memories of several other deadly concert disasters, spanning from the Altamont Free Concert in 1969 to the Great White nightclub fire in 2003.

See above for more of the worst concert disasters in music history.

Photo: Jay Janner, Austin American-Statesman

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South by Southwest Festival 2014(March 13, 2014 – Austin, Texas): Two people are killed and many others injured when an alleged drunk driver swerves into a crowd outside one of Austin's many music venues. (Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman) less

South by Southwest Festival 2014(March 13, 2014 – Austin, Texas): Two people are killed and many others injured when an alleged drunk driver swerves into a crowd outside one of Austin's many music venues. ... more

Photo: Jay Janner, Austin American-Statesman

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Altamont Free Concert(Dec. 6, 1969 – Altamont Speedway, Calif.): Four people are killed and as many as 850 injured when the Hells Angels members hired as security reportedly clash with members of the audience there to see The Rolling Stones, Jefferson Airplane, the Grateful Dead and others. Among the deaths was audience member Meredith Hunter who was stabbed repeatedly by a member of the Hells Angels after he drew a gun in the crowd in retaliation for being punched in the face. (Photo by 20th Century Fox/Michael Ochs Archives/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) less

Altamont Free Concert(Dec. 6, 1969 – Altamont Speedway, Calif.): Four people are killed and as many as 850 injured when the Hells Angels members hired as security reportedly clash with members of the ... more

Photo: 20th Century Fox, Getty Images

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The Who in Cincinnati(Dec. 3, 1979 – Cincinnati, Ohio): Seven people are killed by compressive asphyxia when concertgoers outside the Riverfront Coliseum mistake a sound check by the band as the beginning of the concert and rush the door. The high number of general admission tickets sold – more than 14,000 out of about 18,000 tickets sold in total – is blamed for leading to the rush for premium seats at the door. (Photo by Kirk West/Getty Images) less

The Who in Cincinnati(Dec. 3, 1979 – Cincinnati, Ohio): Seven people are killed by compressive asphyxia when concertgoers outside the Riverfront Coliseum mistake a sound check by the band as the beginning ... more

Photo: Kirk West, Getty Images

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The Love Parade (July 25, 2010 – Duisburg, Germany): Twenty-one people are killed by trampling and/or suffocation when panic breaks out in a congested underpass leading into the concert. Reports indicate that too many new patrons were being allowed to enter the underpass without anyone at the front of the crowd being let into the concert. ( PATRIK STOLLARZ/AFP/Getty Images) less

The Love Parade(July 25, 2010 – Duisburg, Germany): Twenty-one people are killed by trampling and/or suffocation when panic breaks out in a congested underpass leading into the concert. Reports indicate ... more

Photo: PATRIK STOLLARZ, AFP/Getty Images

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Family Values Tour (July 30, 2006 – Atlanta): An argument breaks out between two men during a performance by the Deftones. One combatant punches the second, who falls to the ground where he fatally strikes his head against the concert floor. The assailant is sentenced to 10 years in prison for the death. (Photo by John Medina/WireImage) less

Family Values Tour(July 30, 2006 – Atlanta): An argument breaks out between two men during a performance by the Deftones. One combatant punches the second, who falls to the ground where he fatally strikes ... more

Photo: John Medina, WireImage

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Monsters of Rock(Aug. 20, 1988 – Donington, England): Two men are trampled during a performance by Guns 'n' Roses when a crowd of more than 100,000 surges toward the stage.(Photo by Neil H Kitson/Redferns)

Monsters of Rock(Aug. 20, 1988 – Donington, England): Two men are trampled during a performance by Guns 'n' Roses when a crowd of more than 100,000 surges toward the stage.(Photo by Neil H Kitson/Redferns)

Photo: Neil H Kitson, Redferns

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Indiana State Fair(Aug. 13, 2011 – Indianapolis, Ind.): Seven people are killed when a stage collapses during a performance by the band Sugarland. (Photo by Joey Foley/Getty Images)

Indiana State Fair(Aug. 13, 2011 – Indianapolis, Ind.): Seven people are killed when a stage collapses during a performance by the band Sugarland. (Photo by Joey Foley/Getty Images)

Photo: Joey Foley, Getty Images

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Republica Cromanon Discoteque(Dec. 30, 2004 – Buenos Aires, Argentina): Pyrotechnics set off a fire inside a crowded disco. With the exit doors improperly chained shut and no fire extinguishers on the premises, hundreds are trapped inside, leading to 194 deaths. HERNAN ESPANA/AFP/Getty Images) less

Republica Cromanon Discoteque(Dec. 30, 2004 – Buenos Aires, Argentina): Pyrotechnics set off a fire inside a crowded disco. With the exit doors improperly chained shut and no fire extinguishers on the ... more

Photo: HERNAN ESPANA, AFP/Getty Images

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The Station nightclub fire(Feb. 20, 2003 – West Warwick, R.I.): One hundred people are killed when pyrotechnics during a performance by the band Great White ignite a fire in club's sound insulation. Blocked exits, improperly used fireworks and the speed at which the fire spread are blamed for the deaths, along with 230 more injuries. (Photo by Bill Greene/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) less

The Station nightclub fire(Feb. 20, 2003 – West Warwick, R.I.): One hundred people are killed when pyrotechnics during a performance by the band Great White ignite a fire in club's sound insulation. Blocked ... more

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The Montreal Riot(Aug. 8, 1992 – Montreal, Canada): Co-headliners Metallica and Guns n' Roses both are forced to cut their performance short, angering fans who spill into the streets to smash windows, burn cars and get into a showdown with 300 police officers. Metallica had been forced to end their show early when frontman James Hetfield (above) was badly burned in a pyrotechnics accident. Guns 'n' Roses then ended their performance less than an hour into the set when lead singer Axl Rose complained of vocal problems. (Photo by John Storey/Time Life Pictures/Getty Images) less

The Montreal Riot(Aug. 8, 1992 – Montreal, Canada): Co-headliners Metallica and Guns n' Roses both are forced to cut their performance short, angering fans who spill into the streets to smash windows, burn ... more

Photo: John Storey, Time & Life Pictures/Getty Image

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The Dimebag Darrell shooting(Dec. 8, 2004 – Columbus, Ohio): Pantera guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott is killed when a gunman steps onto the stage at the Alrosa Village club during a performance by Abbott's newest band, Damageplan, and shoots Abbott three times in the head. One fan, a club employee and a member of the band's security also are killed in the shooting. (Photo by Mike Simons/Getty Images) less

The Dimebag Darrell shooting(Dec. 8, 2004 – Columbus, Ohio): Pantera guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott is killed when a gunman steps onto the stage at the Alrosa Village club during a performance by ... more

Photo: Mike Simons, Getty Images

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Woodstock '99(July 22-25, 1999 – Rome, N.Y.): Temperatures reaching above 100 degrees, no shade, overpriced water and too few bathrooms create a bad vibe among some members of the crowd, who are there to watch a lineup filled more with metal acts than the peaceful hippie music of 30 years before. Violence breaks out during a Saturday night performance by Limp Bizkit – then fires. MTV removes its crew there to cover the festival when audience members start ripping plywood panels from security fencing to start more fires and begin looting merchandise booths. Police investigate several instances of rape, including a report of a gang-rape of a woman pulled into the audience while crowd-surfing. Twelve trailers, a small bus and several portable toilets are burned. Six people are injured. Said MTV's Kirt Loder: "It was dangerous to be around. The whole scene was scary. There were just waves of hatred bouncing around the place, (...) It was clear we had to get out of there.... It was like a concentration camp. To get in, you get frisked to make sure you're not bringing in any water or food that would prevent you from buying from their outrageously priced booths. You wallow around in garbage and human waste. There was a palpable mood of anger."(Photo by Joe Traver/Newsmakers) less

Woodstock '99(July 22-25, 1999 – Rome, N.Y.): Temperatures reaching above 100 degrees, no shade, overpriced water and too few bathrooms create a bad vibe among some members of the crowd, who are there to ... more

Photo: Joe Traver, Getty Images

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The Santika Fire(Jan. 1, 2009 – Bangkok, Thailand): Sixty-seven people are killed and more than 100 more are injured when fireworks intended to be used outdoors are used inside as part of a pyrotechnics piece during a performance. (PAIROJ/AFP/Getty Images) less

The Santika Fire(Jan. 1, 2009 – Bangkok, Thailand): Sixty-seven people are killed and more than 100 more are injured when fireworks intended to be used outdoors are used inside as part of a pyrotechnics ... more

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Roskilde Festival (June 30, 2000 – Roskilde, Denmark): Nine people are crushed and killed, while more than 20 others are injured when the crowd rushes toward the stage during Pearl Jam's festival performance. (Photo by Hayley Madden/Redferns) less

Roskilde Festival (June 30, 2000 – Roskilde, Denmark): Nine people are crushed and killed, while more than 20 others are injured when the crowd rushes toward the stage during Pearl Jam's festival ... more

Photo: Hayley Madden, Redferns

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Freakers Ball(Oct. 30, 2003 – Kansas City, Mo.): Rocker Marilyn Manson is forced to end his performance early when an excited crowd of about 12,000 break through a security barrier. Most fans leave, but about 2,000 stay to riot – trashing the area around the concert, chucking bottles of urine at police officers and destroying nearby property and cars before being turned away by a riot squad wielding pepper spray, Seven are injured and one man arrested for attempting to run over an officer. less

Freakers Ball(Oct. 30, 2003 – Kansas City, Mo.): Rocker Marilyn Manson is forced to end his performance early when an excited crowd of about 12,000 break through a security barrier. Most fans leave, but ... more

Photo: Gary Miller, FilmMagic

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Mawazine Music Festival(May 24, 2009 – Rabat, Morocco): Eleven people are killed and another 40 injured in a stampede to leave an at-capacity performance by pop star Abdelaziz Stati. ( ABDELHAK SENNA/AFP/Getty Images) less

Mawazine Music Festival(May 24, 2009 – Rabat, Morocco): Eleven people are killed and another 40 injured in a stampede to leave an at-capacity performance by pop star Abdelaziz Stati. ( ABDELHAK ... more